問題詳情
IV. 篇章結構 : 5% In the 1980s there were some forecasts that some places like New York would be flooded with rising sea as a result of the melting of polar ice caps. _____51______Such reports have cast shadows of pessimism on people. But, scientists say these predictions are unlikely to come true. According to some researchers, global warming may come into existence, but the Earth is likely to warmmerely by about 3 degrees Fahrenheit. ____52______The example of warming occurring between A.D. 900 and 1300 clearly gave evidence of the outcome. The Earth did warm by some 3 degrees.___53___It followed that the plentiful food fed up more people. Partly because of starvation being decreased, and partly because of warm weather taking people out of their damp dwellings, death rate declined. _____54_______So it was viewed as one of the most favorable periods in human history. It is claimed that the increase in carbon dioxide levels helps raise crop yields. Carbon dioxide serves as fertilizer for plants. It also helps forests thrive, which are to support more wildlife. _____55______What is foreseen in global warming scare stories is absolutely faked. We have every reason to feel optimistic.
(A) It was also predicted that humans would suffer more extreme weather.
(B) With the temperate climate in winter and the long growing seasons, food production increased.
(C) They assert it is a benefit for our environment, as is shown in history.
(D) Under no circumstances will warming bring forth the doom of the Earth.
(E) On the other hand, such prosperity encouraged people to apply themselves to brilliant art creations.
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答案：[無官方正解]
難度：適中0.5
統計：A(0),B(0),C(0),D(0),E(0)